Category Archives: Local News

IDPH, ISBE Release Revised Guidelines For In-Person Learning (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Eduction are releasing revised public health ...

New Poll: Governor Pritzker's Approval Rating Flat (Chicago, IL) -- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is less popular than he was just a few months ago. A new poll released yesterday gives the governor a ...

Cumberland County Crash Injures One (Jewett, IL) -- One person is injured after a Cumberland County crash between a semi and an SUV. Illinois State Police say the semi driver was off-loading equipment...

Illinois Senate Passes Bill Extending To-Go Cocktails Until 2024 (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois Senate is advancing a bill that would extend the ability of bars and restaurants to offer cocktails t...

Illinois House Committee Discusses Insulin Cap Law (Springfield, IL) -- An Illinois House committee is discussing the progress of a law that caps the price of insulin. The law went into effect January...

The Mattoon Police Department will be stepping up patrols in advance of St. Patrick's Day. Officers will be on the lookout for alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers, as well as speeding, distracted drivi...

Today Is National Plant A Flower Day (undated) -- Today is National Plant a Flower Day. This day each year is dedicated to planting flowers as the weather warms up and spring approaches. One way to ce...

For Immediate Release - March 11, 2021 NAB Announces 2021 Crystal Radio Award Finalists Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today finalists for the 34th annual...

It's another night for Girls' High School Basketball, here are the final scores, brought to you by First Neighbor Bank:   Girls' High School Basketball: FINAL: Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond 51,...

For Immediate Release - March 11, 2021 Charleston Carnegie Public Library's Take and Make Passover Hopping Frog Craft Pick up Charleston Carnegie Public Library's Take and Make Passover Hopping Frog C...